Ralf wrote:
Besides the fact that Bill didn't understand the
exposure mode
> interface of the camera (somehow a bad thing in case
this happens to
> dealers), I think this is how the non Pentax fans
will see the
> camera.
The dealer did not even understand the philosophy
behind this camera. As I understand this user
interface, it makes it easy to switch temporarily into
automatic functions when needed or, vice versa, to
escape rapidly from the automatic functions (without
taking the camera from the eye). This eases fast
operation without getting raped by the camera
computer.
This camera is basically meant for those who prefer to
shooting with fixed aperture and shutter speed
settings. Since the introduction of AF the 35mm market
of is devoid of such cameras. It is badly needed.
Ralf:------------------------------------------------
Unfortunately I see little chances that Pentax can
lower the price.
That's a volume question. Technical updates on the
other side are
difficult or impossible due to the small body. So we
have to live
with the situation that Pentax has released a camera
targeted
direct at the Pentax fan, a camera that makes sense in
the special
situation of an advanced Pentax system user, while
being not the big
draft for the overall market.
Ralf
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Yes, I think this camera is meant as a low volume
item. But I believe it is a fairly unique camera that
could be a success also outside the dedicated pentax
fetishists. It makes sense. Why should all cameras
look the same?
Have fun!
Alexander
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